Craftsman 917.2922 User Manual

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The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye

shields before starting your tiller and while tilling,. We recommend a wide vision
safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER

Know how to operate all controls before

adding fuel and oil or attempting to start
engine.
STOPPING

TINES

® Release tine control to stop movement.
ENGINE

® Move throttle control to “STOP” position.
® Never use choke to stop engine.

TINE OPERATION

FORWARD

«» Squeeze forward tine control to handle,

TILLING
The speed and depth of tilling is regulated

by the position of the depth stake and

wheel height.
The depth stake should always be below

the wheels for digging. It serves as a

brake to slow the tiller’s forward motion to

enable the tines to penetrate the ground.

Also, the more the depth stake is lowered

into the ground the deeper the tines will
dig.

DEPTH STAKE

Adjust depth stake by removing the hair

pin clip and clevis pin. Change depth

stake to desired position. Replace the cle

vis pin and hairpin dip.

For normal tilling, set depth stake at the

second or third hole from the top.

WHEELS

Adjust wheels by removing the hairpin clip

and clevis pin , Change wheel position.
Replace the hairpin clip and clevis pin,

® For normal tilling, set wheels at the sec

ond or third hole from the top.

TRANSPORTING YOUR TILLER

AUTION: Before lifting or transport

ing, allow tiller engine and muffler to cool.
Disconnect spark plug wire. Drain gaso-

iine from fuel tank.
AROUND THE YARD
® Tip depth stake forward until It is held by

the stake spring.

® Push tiller handles dowa, raising tines

off the ground.

® Push or pull tiller to desired location.

AROUND TOWN

® Disconnect spark plug wire.
® Drain fuel tank.

» Transport In upright position to prevent

oil leakage.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

IMPORTANT; Be very careful not to allow
dirt to enter the engine when checking or
adding oil or fuel. Use clean oil and fuel
and store in approved, clean, covered

containers, use clean fill funnels.

FILL ENGINE WITH OIL

» Remove hangtag from engine.
® With engine level, remove engine oil

filler plug.

® Fill engine with oil to point of overflow

ing. For approximate capacity see
“PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on
page 4 of this manual.